Dolphins Fans Have Answers

January 6, 2007|By Sarah Talalay Staff Writer

The Dolphins asked for your opinions, and you've responded.

Hundreds of fans have submitted ideas for who should be the team's next coach, how to acquire the No. 1 draft pick, and what new plays the team might try, said George Torres, a spokesman for Dolphins Enterprises, the team's business arm.

The ideas have come pouring in since owner H. Wayne Huizenga called on the media Wednesday for suggestions after coach Nick Saban bolted for the coaching job at Alabama. Team officials expanded that request to fans, sending an email to season ticket-holders asking that suggestions be sent to ideas@dolphins.nfl.com. The responses will be compiled and shared with team executives, Torres said.

Some fans have listed their qualifications for the coaching job.

"They even have plays they have developed they want to share with the organization that they think would work with the Dolphins," Torres said. "One fan suggested we try to work a deal with the Oakland Raiders to try to get the No. 1 draft pick by reuniting Daunte Culpepper with Randy Moss."